How to uninstall programs and apps (Mac OS)

CCleaner is a free tool that helps you clean your PC easily. It also includes a "Uninstall" section where you can remove any software from your PC with just few clicks. Follow the steps below:

1. Download and install CCleaner.
2. Select Tools tab and in the Uninstall section there's a list of all the software on your PC. Select the one you wish to remove and select Uninstall. 
   

Some programs have a built-in uninstaller which allows you to fully remove the application from the system. To gain access to the uninstaller, you need to run the installer file you used to install the program, or to find an "uninstall" folder using the search option of the finder. Check in the program's installation folder as well, because it's usually located there.

Once you find an uninstaller, run it, and confirm that you want to uninstall the app.

If the app didn't have an uninstaller, try another solution from the list.

By default, Launchpad shows you all the apps installed on your Mac. It also allows you to remove apps which have been installed through the App store.

To remove apps from the Launchpad, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Launchpad
   

   
   
   

2. Click and hold on an icon until you see all icons jiggle and an X mark in the upper-left corners of the icons appear
   
   
3. Click the X button in the upper-left corner of the icon you want to delete
   
   * If you do not see an "x" button, either the app is not from the Mac App Store or you are logged in as a standard user
   

   

4. Click Delete in the confirmation dialog to delete the program
   
   

Note: You cannot remove programs which are part of the operating system, e.g. iTunes or Calendar.

Another way to remove apps from a Mac OS device (iMac, MacBook, Mac, Mac mini) is via the Applications folder.

To remove apps via this folder, follow the steps below:

1. Open Finder, or any folder on the desktop
   
   

   

    

2. Select Applications, which is located on the left side of the window
3. Right-click the application you want to remove and select Move to Trash;
   * alternatively, click on it, hold it, and drag it to the trash can icon in the dock.
   
   

   

Note: You cannot remove programs which are part of the operating system, e.g. iTunes or Calendar.

Sometimes, the program's uninstaller can be damaged by viruses, or other processes, and made unusable. Other times, it can't be executed because some process of the program still runs in the background. In these events, you won't be able to uninstall the programs.

If none of the solutions worked, check the can't uninstall computer programs guide. It contains solutions on how to uninstall programs which can't be uninstalled via the conventional methods.